Q1. Which country won the FIFA Men’s World Cup in 2018?
(a) Brazil
(b) Germany
(c) France
(d) Argentina
Answer: (c)
Explanation: France defeated Croatia 4‑2 in the final held in Russia to win their second World Cup title.
Q2. Who is known as the “Flying Sikh” of India?
(a) Milkha Singh
(b) P. T. Usha
(c) Ajit Pal Singh
(d) Gagan Narang Answer: (a)
Explanation: Milkha Singh earned the nickname “Flying Sikh” for his outstanding achievements in track and field, especially in the 400 m event.
Q3. The term “Love” in tennis signifies which score?
(a) 1 point
(b) 2 points (c) 0 points
(d) Advantage
Answer: (c) Explanation: In tennis scoring, “Love” means zero points.
Q4. Which Indian cricketer was the first to score a double century in ODI cricket?
(a) Sachin Tendulkar
(b) Virender Sehwag
(c) Rohit Sharma (d) MS Dhoni
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Virender Sehwag scored 219 runs against West Indies in 2011, becoming the first Indian to hit a ODI double century.
Q5. The Wimbledon Championships are played on which surface?
(a) Clay
(b) Grass
(c) Hard
(d) Synthetic
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Wimbledon, the oldest tennis Grand Slam, is traditionally played on grass courts.
Q6. Which country hosted the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup?
(a) Qatar (b) Russia
(c) Brazil (d) USA
Answer: (a)
Explanation: The 2022 World Cup was held in Qatar from November to December 2022.
Q7. Who is the only Indian to have won an individual Olympic gold medal as of 2024?
(a) Abhinav Bindra
(b) Neeraj Chopra
(c) P. V. Sindhu
(d) Sushil Kumar
Answer: (a)
Explanation: Abhinav Bindra won gold in the 10 m air rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Neeraj Chopra won gold in 2020 Tokyo Olympics in javelin, but the question asks “only Indian” as of 2024; actually there are two now. However many exam sources still consider Bindra as the first; to avoid ambiguity, adjust question.
Let’s replace Q7.
Q7. Which Indian athlete won a gold medal in javelin throw at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics? (a) Neeraj Chopra
(b) Shiva Thapa
(c) Hima Das
(d) Dutee Chand Answer: (a)
Explanation: Neeraj Chopra secured India’s first-ever Olympic gold in track and field with a throw of 87.58 m.
Q8. The term “Bogey” in golf refers to:
(a) One stroke over par
(b) One stroke under par (c) Two strokes over par
(d) Hole-in-one
Answer: (a)
Explanation: A bogey is a score of one stroke more than the par for a hole.
Q9. Which sport is associated with the trophy “Thomas Cup”?
(a) Badminton
(b) Table Tennis
(c) Hockey
(d) Squash
Answer: (a)
Explanation: The Thomas Cup is the premier international men’s team badminton competition.
Q10. Who was the captain of the Indian cricket team when they won the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup in 2007?
(a) Mahendra Singh Dhoni
(b) Sourav Ganguly
(c) Rahul Dravid (d) Virender Sehwag
Answer: (a)
Explanation: MS Dhoni led India to victory in the inaugural T20 World Cup held in South Africa.
Q11. The Olympic motto “Citius, Altius, Fortius” translates to:
(a) Faster, Higher, Stronger
(b) Together, United, Victorious
(c) Peace, Friendship, Excellence
(d) Speed, Skill, Stamina
Answer: (a)
Explanation: The Latin phrase means “Faster, Higher, Stronger.”
Q12. Which Indian footballer is known as the “Indian Pele”?
(a) Sunil Chhetri
(b) Baichung Bhutia
(c) I. M. Vijayan
(d) Climax Lawrence
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Baichung Bhutia earned the nickname “Indian Pele” for his contributions to Indian football.
Q13. The term “Hat-trick” in cricket means:
(a) Scoring three centuries in a series
(b) Taking three wickets with three consecutive deliveries
(c) Scoring three runs off a single ball
(d) Fielding three catches in an over
Answer: (b)
Explanation: A hat-trick is achieved when a bowler dismisses three batsmen with three successive balls.
Q14. Which country has won the most FIFA Women’s World Cup titles?
(a) Germany
(b) United States
(c) Norway
(d) Japan
Answer: (b)
Explanation: The USA has won the FIFA Women’s World Cup four times (1991, 1999, 2015, 2019).
Q15. The Asian Games 2022 were held in which city?
(a) Jakarta
(b) Hangzhou
(c) Doha
(d) Kuala Lumpur
Answer: (b)
Explanation: The delayed 2022 Asian Games took place in Hangzhou, China, in September‑October 2023.
Q16. Who is the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in badminton?
(a) Saina Nehwal
(b) P. V. Sindhu
(c) Jwala Gutta (d) Ashwini Ponnappa Answer: (a)
Explanation: Saina Nehwal won a bronze medal at the London 2012 Olympics, becoming the first Indian female shuttler to medal at the Olympics.
Q17. The term “Deuce” in tennis occurs when the score is: (a) 0‑0
(b) 15‑15
(c) 30‑30
(d) 40‑40
Answer: (d)
Explanation: Deuce is called when both players have 40 points; a player must then win two consecutive points to win the game.
Q18. Which Indian hockey player was known as the “Wizard of Hockey”?
(a) Dhyan Chand
(b) Balbir Singh Sr.
(c) Dhanraj Pillay
(d) Sardar Singh
Answer: (a)
Explanation: Dhyan Chand’s extraordinary ball control earned him the nickname “Wizard of Hockey.”
Q19. The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 was hosted by which country?
(a) India
(b) England
(c) Australia
(d) South Africa
Answer: (a) Explanation: India hosted the 2023 ODI World Cup, with matches played across various venues from October to November 2023.
Q20. In athletics, the event “Decathlon” consists of how many disciplines?
(a) 5
(b) 7
(c) 9
(d) 10
Answer: (d)
Explanation: The decathlon comprises ten track and field events spread over two days.
Q21. Which sport is associated with the trophy “Damascus Cup”? (a) Football
(b) Kabaddi
(c) Wrestling
(d) Weightlifting
Answer: (b) Explanation: The Damascus Cup is a prestigious international kabaddi tournament.
Q22. Who holds the record for the most runs scored in ODI cricket as of 2024? (a) Sachin Tendulkar
(b) Virat Kohli
(c) Kumar Sangakkara
(d) Ricky Ponting
Answer: (a)
Explanation: Sachin Tendulkar amassed 18,426 runs in ODIs, the highest by any player.
Q23. The term “Eagle” in golf means:
(a) Two strokes under par (b) One stroke under par
(c) Two strokes over par
(d) Hole-in-one
Answer: (a) Explanation: An eagle is a score of two strokes less than the par for a hole.
Q24. Which Indian athlete won a bronze medal in boxing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?
(a) Mary Kom
(b) Lovlina Borgohain
(c) Amit Panghal
(d) Vikas Krishan
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Lovlina Borgohain secured a bronze medal in the women’s welterweight (69 kg) category.
Q25. The “Ryder Cup” is associated with which sport?
(a) Tennis
(b) Golf
(c) Rugby
(d) Cricket
Answer: (b)
Explanation: The Ryder Cup is a biennial men’s golf competition between teams from Europe and the United States.
